Slim In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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Slim, one of the most respected and admirable characters in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, is a static character who is always present during the most crucial moments in the story. Slim is the ideal Western man, he is understanding, strong, and is remarkable at his job. In the ranch, Slim is described as having “a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound manner that all talk stopped when he spoke. His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject”(33). Because of his fairness in his decisions and ideals in equality, Slim is always held in great regard. He breaks the wall of discrimination in the book as he willingly treats Crooks like a person. Slim willingly comes into Crooks room, and it shows that he can and will